Is the JR Pass worth it for your Japan trip in 2025? We show how to calculate the cost of buying individual bullet train tickets vs. getting the Whole Japan Rail Pass. Don't forget the convenience and flexibility offered by the JR Pass! You can purchase the JR Pass or single-journey Shinkansen tickets on Klook: https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save on individual tickets (not the JR Pass) with KENSHOQUESTKLOOK. If the JR pass is not worth it for your trip, be sure to watch our previous video: https://youtu.be/7ejmnpcFFJg Thanks to Klook for sponsoring this video!
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Is the JR Pass worth it?
00:19 What is the JR Pass?
01:29 Price of the JR Pass
02:22 Most beneficial for long distance Shinkansen
03:29 Book JR Pass, Shinkansen, or Cherry Blossom activities on Klook
04:31 Add up Shinkansen tickets
06:05 JR Fare Calculator
06:25 Round trip with JR Pass
08:42 One way trip with JR Pass
09:30 14-Days with JR Pass
10:40 Purchase JR Pass before Japan trip
10:57 Worth it for convenience and flexibility
13:51 Is the JR Pass worth it for you?
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How to Travel Japan by Train WITHOUT the JR Pass: https://youtu.be/7ejmnpcFFJg
Beginner's Guide to the JR Pass: https://youtu.be/fUn5MCYFjNU
Advanced Pro Tips for JR Pass (explaining what's covered): https://youtu.be/VyRWmVzbAjQ
Beginner's Guide to Shinkansen Bullet Trains: https://youtu.be/f3JDRc5sl5I
Live Stream Answering Questions About Shinkansen Bullet Trains: https://youtube.com/live/sDQVtQeiXcY?feature=share
Guide to Traveling with Luggage in Japan: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaTfVBw5xI8KsUQgT1LtvdRBqfe_55NNO
Our 7-Day JR Pass Adventure: https://youtu.be/UmvN4HrRv0o
Example 7-Day JR Pass Itinerary: https://youtu.be/onzBlwGmMNM
Dos & Don'ts of Train Travel in Japan: https://youtu.be/qIn0W7m2Q54
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